A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9712536 Details
Epoch: 456 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 111807541 epoch_slot_no: 178741 block_no: 9712359 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 78147 time: 2023-12-23 23:23:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6333d1d8545ed1b57e82f4a9429c8a9bdbef2bed3cf0220ec0c7758941875f5eBlock Operator
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